UEFA EURO 2020: Switzerland v Germany

Group stage match preview

Germany and Switzerland will face off in a pivotal Group A match on Wednesday, June 23, at 8pm BST.

Both teams have won their opening two matches and will be looking to secure their place in the knockout stages with a victory. Germany have been in impressive form, scoring seven goals in their wins over Portugal and Hungary. Switzerland have also been impressive, beating Italy and Turkey. This is sure to be a close and exciting match, with both teams having a chance to qualify for the next round.

Germany are the slight favorites going into the match, but Switzerland will be no pushovers. The Swiss have a good record against Germany, having won three of their last five meetings. They will also be buoyed by the fact that they are playing at home, in front of their own fans.

The match is likely to be decided by the performances of the two teams' star players. For Germany, Thomas Muller and Kai Havertz will be the ones to watch. For Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka will be the danger men.

The match is sure to be a fascinating tactical battle. Germany will be looking to control the game with their possession-based style of play. Switzerland will be looking to hit Germany on the counter-attack. It should be a great match, and one that could have a big impact on the outcome of Group A.